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2004 Gillig PhantomProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Gillig Phantom. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Gillig Phantom has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2004 Gillig Phantom recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 06V-427 · Nov 9, 2006 · 1,961 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE LINE INTRODUCES HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN IGNITE WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH A HOT SURFACE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 04V-610 · Dec 28, 2004 · 324 vehicles

Risk. IF BOTH CLAMPS WERE TO FAIL AND THE CROSS TUBE START TO UNSCREW, SIGNIFICANT VEHICLE MISALIGNMENT WOULD EVOLVE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TIE ROD END TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 04V-500 · Oct 14, 2004 · 242 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 04V-485 · Oct 7, 2004 · 149 vehicles

Risk. OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gillig.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Phantom year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Phantom median. How we score

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  • Caution
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